OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1378
Cylinder 8 Ignition Circuit Short To Ground
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1378 mean?
P1378 is defined as “Cylinder 8 Ignition Circuit Short To Ground”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Volkswagen: Cylinder 8 Ignition Circuit Short To Ground
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